Rockets stars trolled Trae Young on social media after win
19 Apr 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young warms up earlier than recreation two of the primary spherical of the 2022 NBA Playoffs in opposition to the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Rockets are effectively on their solution to changing into the New York Knicks South.
Houston received a giant win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night time. Despite Atlanta main by as many as 16 factors within the second half and Falcons stars Trae Young (44 factors) and Dejounte Murray (39 factors) sizzling lava, the Rockets got here from behind for the 128- 122.
It was a scorching recreation all through, with Young and Murray brazenly taunting the Rockets gamers after making baskets. There was additionally an incident within the third quarter the place gamers on each ends received heated, resulting in 4 whole technical fouls and Murray fouling Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. hit with the “too small” gesture.
Trae Young and Dejounte Murray straight up taunted the Rockets…AND STILL LOST! @PatBevPod pic.twitter.com/OYOWGXPWph
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 26, 2022
Rockets and Hawks received into it within the third quarter.
Technicals had been assessed to Jabari Smith Jr., Dejounte Murray, Trae Young and Jalen Green. pic.twitter.com/SJ7Wil767k
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 26, 2022
When the Rockets went out on the last buzzer, Houston guard Jalen Green made it some extent to wave goodbye to Young and the Falcons.
Jalen Green waves goodbye to the Falcons pic.twitter.com/ppduitJjAt
— Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) November 26, 2022
Green and fellow Rockets star Kevin Porter Jr., Houston’s two main scorers, then continued the shade on social media. The former posted the video of his goodbye wave to his Instagram story, and the latter did the identical with the video, including the caption, “Twins look at lil fella,” in reference to Young strolling off the court docket wanting unhappy appears
Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. trolls Trae Young after the Rockets comeback win over the Falcons 👀 pic.twitter.com/cHQyMWweNa
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) November 26, 2022
The Rockets have earned the fitting to speak all their trash, particularly after strolling away with the W when the Falcons taunted them prematurely. There could have been one other layer of cruelty right here as effectively, as Young himself was recognized to make use of the bye wave on opposing groups.
